Charlotte vs Karana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Luna Quinn Haven Isabel

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Karana

Girl #60,382 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #60,382
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Kar, Kay, Karie

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Karana Rank #60,382

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #60382 for Karana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

Charlotte Rose
Charlotte Grace
Charlotte Anne
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte Mae
Charlotte Jane

Karana ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Karana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karana at #60382 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Karana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Charlotte and Karana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Karana is primarily a girl name.

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